Page 5: Historical Events In January - 16

1919  On this day in history the United States went legally dry as prohibition of alcoholic beverages took effect under the 18th amendment to the Constitution. The amendment was repealed in 1933.   

1919  On January - 16 prohibition ratified by 3/4 of states; Nebraska is 36th   

1919  Bob Boucher, Kent Ohio, orch leader (Music on Ice) on January - 16.   

1919  Jaroslav Jeremias, composer, dies at 19 on January - 16.   

1920  18th Amendment, the "National Prohibition Act," becomes law. Individuals are allowed to produce wine for religious purposes on this day in history.   

1920  On this day in history first assembly of League of Nations (Paris)   

1920  On January - 16 georgia declares independence   

1920  The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes effect, banning the sale of beer and distilled spirits on this day in history.   

1920  The United States begin the prohibiton era, banning the sale of alcohol on this day in history.   

1920  18th Amendment, prohibition, goes into effect; repealed in 1933 on this day in history.   

1920  On January - 16 elliot Reid, NYC, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)   

1920  On January - 16 reginald De Koven, composer, dies at 60   

1923  Martin Stokken, Norway, nordic relay (Olympic-silver-1952) on January - 16.   

1924  On this day in history katy Jurado, Mexico, actress (High Noon, Trapeze, Barabbas, AKA Pablo)   

1925  On this day in history leon Trotsky dismissed as CEO of Russian Revolution Military Council   

1925  Leon Trotsky was dismissed as chairman of the Russian Revolution Military Council on this day in history.   

1925  Gen M Froense replaces Trotsky as People's Commissioner of Defense on January - 16.   

1926  John "Jack" Layden, local politician on January - 16.   

1928  On this day in history ezra Sims, composer   

1929  Allard Lowenstein, radical (Students for Democratic Action) on January - 16.   

1930  USS Lexington provides power to Tacoma, WA, when floods knocked out city power plants on January - 16.   

1930  On this day in history norman Podhoretz, Brooklyn NY, author/editor (NY Post)   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia vs West Indies, 297 minutes, 26 fours on this day in history.   

1931  Bradman scores 223 Australia v WI, 297 mins, 26 fours on January - 16.   

1931  Vladimir Skutina, writer playwright/journalist on this day in history.   

1932  On January - 16 the birth of Diane Fossey, American zoologist   

1933  Bert Oldfield flattened by Larwood delivery in Adelaide Test on this day in history.   

1934  On January - 16 annie Patterson, composer, dies at 65   

1935  Richard Wetz, composer, dies at 59 on this day in history.   

1936  On this day in history screen Actors Guild incorporates with King Vidor as president   

1936  Spanish socialists/communists/anarchists form Unidad Popular on January - 16.   

1936  On this day in history the first photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah FL   

1936  On January - 16 1st photo finish camera installed at Hialeah Race track in Hialeah Fla   

1938  1st jazz concert was held at Carnegie Hall (Benny Goodman) on this day in history.   

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1245  Edmund Crouchback, son of Henry III of England (d. 1296) was born on this day in history.   

1409  René I of Naples (d. 1480) was born on this day in history.   

1477  Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (d. 1547) was born on this day in history.   

1501  On this day in history birth of anthony Denny, confidant of King Henry VIII of England (d. 1559)   

1587  On January - 16 birth of alexander Adriaenssen, Flemish painter   

1616  On this day in history birth of françois de Vendôme, duc de Beaufort, French soldier (d. 1669)   

1626  On this day in history birth of lucas Achtschellinck, Flemish painter (d. 1699)   

1634  Dorthe Engelbrechtsdatter, Norwegian poet (d. 1716) was born on this day in history.   

0308  Marcellus I, Catholic Pope (-308), dies on January - 16.   

0429  Honoratius of Arles, bishop/saint, dies [or 430] on January - 16.   

0960  On this day in history death of polyeuctus, Patriarch of Constantinople   

1343  Robert of Anjou, king (Naples), dies on this day in history.   

1400  On January - 16 death of john Holland, 1st Duke of Exeter, English politician (executed) (b. 1352)   

1545  Death of George Spalatin, German reformer (b. 1484) on this day in history.   

1547  Death of Johannes Schöner, German astronomer and cartographer (b. 1477) on this day in history.   

1554  On January - 16 death of christiern Pedersen, Danish humanist (b. 1480)